AI, Leadership, and Information Gatekeeping in the Digital Age

Overview

Explore AI's role in pandemics, leadership principles, and press freedom with experts Kai-Fu Lee, William McRaven, and Maria Ressa. Gain insights on technology, governance, and information gatekeeping.

Syllabus

• Introduction to AI in the Digital Age
Overview of AI technologies and their impact
Historical context and evolution
• AI's Role in Pandemics
Case studies of AI applications in recent pandemics
AI in epidemiological modeling and contact tracing
Ethical considerations in health AI
• Leadership Principles in the AI Era
Insights from William McRaven on strategic leadership
Decision-making in high-pressure environments
AI-driven leadership tools and their applications
• Information Gatekeeping and Press Freedom
Challenges of information gatekeeping in the digital landscape
Maria Ressa on navigating press freedom and misinformation
Role of AI in monitoring and disseminating information
• Technology and Governance
Examining the intersection of AI and policy-making
Regulatory frameworks for AI
Balancing innovation with ethical oversight
• Expert Insights and Case Studies
Insights from Kai-Fu Lee on AI's future landscape
Real-world examples of AI influencing governance and media
• Ethical Implications of AI in Society
Discussing privacy, bias, and transparency in AI systems
Strategies for ensuring ethical AI implementation
• Final Project: Designing a Responsible AI Strategy
Students collaborate to develop a strategy addressing a real-world issue
Incorporating leadership, governance, and ethical guidelines
• Reflection and Future Outlook
Discussion on the future of AI, leadership, and information control
Preparing for ongoing changes in technology and society

Subjects

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